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Flashcards in Hydrosols Deck (6)
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1
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Hydrosol

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Remainder following distillation after eo removed, plant components
Acidic/basic
Acidic prone to fungi
Shorter shelf life

2
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Chamomile hydrosol

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Sweet, 2-4 years, 
Skin care
Eye wash
Low pH 
Relax,sleep
3
Q

Lavender

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Stable 2 years
Healing skin, tantrums, add ger, cs, rose cramps pms,

Most balanced ph

4
Q

Neroli

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Astringent
Best h for oily skin
Excellent toner
Antifungal,as,ab
Detox, digestive aid

Avoid on extremely dry skin

5
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Rosa damasca

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2 years
Hormone balance
Retain moisture
Cooling astringent

6
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Peppermint

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Oxidizes rapidly
Stomach, esp with basil hydrosol
Acne, itch,burn,stings, douche
Antiinflammatory for muscles, alternate hot and cold
Mental alert -calm nerves stimulate brain